Free
General
Lifestyle
The science of fasting: What happens when you don't eat?
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the popular health trend of intermittent fasting. This ESL class material uses a video to introduce the science behind what happens to your body when you don't eat.
Technology
Culture
Free
C1
General
B2
Fighting fake news: Understanding disinformation campaigns
This downloadable PDF ESL lesson plan provides essential class material for teaching students about fake news and media literacy. Students will learn the vocabulary and critical thinking skills needed to identify and discuss disinformation campaigns.
Technology
Free
How it's made
B1
B2
Work
Technical vocabulary for car battery manufacturing
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers provides class material for teaching technical vocabulary related to car battery manufacturing. Through a video-based lesson, students will learn key process terms and practice using the passive voice to describe industrial procedures.
Culture
Free
B1
General
B2
How Wordle conquered the world
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the viral phenomenon of the game Wordle. Through engaging ESL activities based on a short video, students will discuss modern gaming culture, learn relevant vocabulary, and practice using the present perfect tense.
Culture
Free
Psychology
Lifestyle
B2
Everyday English
Hobbies and productivity culture
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for ESL teachers explores the modern conflict between enjoying hobbies and the pressures of productivity culture. This English class material helps students discuss their own leisure experiences while practicing key vocabulary and grammar for describing them.
Culture
Grammar
Free
C1
General
B2
The Last of Puns: Understanding wordplay
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps students explore the art of wordplay by analyzing different types of puns. Using engaging ESL class material, including a video from the game "The Last of Us," this lesson encourages both understanding and creativity with English humor.
Free
Psychology
Business
Work
Welcome to the team: Mastering employee onboarding
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for B2 ESL students offers comprehensive English class material on employee onboarding. The lesson helps learners master business English vocabulary and grammar relevant to integrating new team members effectively.
Technology
Free
Business
B1
Don't get scammed: Recognizing online fraud
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers helps B1-B2 ESL students learn to recognize and avoid online fraud. The class material focuses on identifying common scams, understanding key vocabulary, and practicing protective actions to stay safe online.
Free
Business
General
Lifestyle
B2
Work
Passion vs safety in career choices
This downloadable PDF ESL lesson plan helps English language students explore the complex decision of choosing between passion and safety in their careers. Students will engage with vocabulary, grammar, and discussion activities centered around this relatable theme using these English class materials.
Grammar
Free
A1
General
Everyday English
What's the date today - Learning dates and prepositions
This lesson introduces A1 learners to understanding and using dates in English. Students will learn vocabulary for days, months, ordinal numbers, and essential prepositions for time.
Free
A1
General
Everyday English
Pizza time - Learning to tell the time
This lesson helps A1 learners understand how to tell time in English, using a fun pizza theme. Students will learn basic time vocabulary and practice asking and answering questions about time.
Grammar
Free
Business
General
B2
The true cost of car ownership
This lesson explores the significant financial implications of car ownership, contrasting new versus used cars and guiding students towards making more informed purchasing decisions. It aims to enhance financial literacy concerning this common major expense by examining hidden costs and long-term value.
Culture
Free
Business
General
B2
The true story behind Black Friday
This lesson debunks common myths about Black Friday's origins, exploring its true historical and cultural significance. Students will analyze a video, discuss shopping habits, and practice related vocabulary and grammar to enhance their understanding of consumer culture.
Free
Lifestyle
B2
Fast diets and healthy weight loss
This lesson explores the effectiveness and risks of fast diets compared to sustainable, healthy weight loss strategies. Students will analyze dieting concepts, learn relevant vocabulary, and practice using the passive voice to discuss health topics scientifically.
Technology
Free
Psychology
B2
Work
The 80/20 rule: The secret to working smarter
This lesson introduces the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. Students will learn how to apply this concept to improve productivity in various aspects of life and business.
Culture
Free
Business
B2
The treasure hunt: How TJ Maxx sells bargains
This lesson explores the successful business model of off-price retailers like TJ Maxx (AKA TK Maxx in Europe), focusing on how they create a "treasure hunt" experience for bargain-conscious shoppers. Students will learn relevant vocabulary, practice comparative language and first conditionals, and discuss consumer psychology.
Technology
Free
Business
B2
Playing a different game: The Nintendo business model
This lesson delves into Nintendo's unique business strategy, contrasting it with competitors in the gaming industry. Students will explore key business vocabulary and practice grammar related to comparisons and the passive voice.
Free
A2
General
Lifestyle
Everyday English
Talking about clothes
This lesson focuses on the language and grammar needed to discuss clothing and style, incorporating vocabulary building, descriptive skills, and grammar practice.
Free
B1
Lifestyle
Everyday English
Daily routine
This lesson focuses on the language and grammar used to discuss daily routines and habits, emphasizing the present simple tense.
Free
A2
General
Everyday English
Describing people
Students enhance their descriptive skills through vocabulary-building, grammar practice, and interactive activities.
Culture
Free
A2
General
Lifestyle
Everyday English
The impact of music
This lesson explores how music influences emotions, behaviors, and society, combining discussion, vocabulary enrichment, and grammar practice.
Culture
Free
General
Lifestyle
B2
Environmental awareness
This lesson explores environmental issues and sustainable practices, incorporating listening comprehension, vocabulary enrichment, and grammar practice.
Grammar
Free
General
Lifestyle
B2
Everyday English
Language learning strategies
This lesson examines language learning strategies, combining discussion, vocabulary enhancement, and grammar practice.
Free
B1
General
Lifestyle
Everyday English
Travel
On vacation
This lesson explores cultural holidays and vacations, integrating listening comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and grammar practice.
Free
B1
General
Lifestyle
Everyday English
Living in the city vs outside the city
This lesson explores the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city versus outside the city.